Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB210

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GX-10 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB210 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 matches up against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 compared to the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WB210 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and WB210.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB210 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.